On the first prenatal visit, examination of the woman's internal genitalia reveals a bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa. The nurse records this finding as:

A) Hegar's sign
B) Goodell's sign
C) Chadwick's sign
D) Homans' sign


C
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Chadwick's sign refers to the bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa. Hegar's sign refers to softening of the isthmus. Goodell's sign refers to softening of the cervix. Homans' sign indicates pain on dorsiflexion of the foot.

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